Nothing is more difficult, and therefore more precious, than to be able to decide.

Democracy may become frenzied, but it has feelings and can be moved. As for aristocracy, it is always cold and never forgives.

Ambition never is in a greater hurry that I; it merely keeps pace with circumstances and with my general way of thinking.

In war, as in prostitution, amateurs are often better than professionals.

Lead the ideas of your time and they will accompany and support you; fall behind them and they drag you along with them; oppose them and they will overwhelm you.

Victory is not always winning the battle...but rising every time you fall.

Leaders have to be dealers in hope.